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ACM 208B

2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,926 mi
Last recorded17,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 5009,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACM 208B
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,663 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 17,562 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,192 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,192 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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ACM 208B is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACM 208B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACM 208B registered?

ACM 208B is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is ACM 208B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACM 208B shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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